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RZE Resolute 36vsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Resolute 3636mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Resolute 3640h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Resolute 36200m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Resolute 36$689
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Sport
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.3mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$689
$435

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What people say

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RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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